Custom Fitting or not custom fitting....that is the question

[Eltsy2009]

I purchase my set of MX-17 last year from American Golf.

Great purchase but recently read that they come with custom fitting as a standard??!?! Please can you clarify??

Also if this is true, i am now playing better, will i get complimentry fitting if i return to the store where i purchased?

Please help me on this matter.....

Is it worth it with MX-17??
Is it worth it now that i have played with them for a year??
Will i gain anything from it??

Advice is appreciated

 

[ajb72]

As far as I understand it, the 'custom fitting as standard' refers to the fact you can get the clubs with a choice of shafts, lie options and lengths all fitted to suit you, at no extra cost over the standard price.

I think it is absolutely worth it for any set of irons, no matter whether they are MX17's or MP62's!! Getting your clubs to fit you can only help your game.

Personally though, I would want to go to a Mizuno specialist for a fitting, and not a general retail store. You don't need to go to a National fitting centre, there are loads of official Mizuno fitting golf pro's at courses in the UK. If you can get to a fitting centre, even better - those guys have the equipment to measure swing speeds to help you pick the right shafts - arguably the most important bit of the club!!

 

[ken-thewizard]

I have attached this reply elsewhere but it may help you with your thoughts...

I have recently been fitted for the MX200's by their excellent fitting specialist Roland at Mizunos Scottish Fitting Centre in Glasgow. I went in with the idea of getting the MP52's and came out with he MX200's. Why? Because when you have the ability to compare clubs over a 1.5 hour period it's amazing what you learn about how you strike the ball from the Pro. It was very thorough, as i progressed through the different measurements, Trackman analysis(measuring distance, spin rate and launch degree) and ball striking comparison the 'Pro' was changing shaft's (make and fle), loft/lie and length of shaft. As time progressed I was focusing on a choice of the 52's or the 200's with a specification that suited my swing. I am 5' 10'' and if asked I would have thought I was a pretty standard fit but I have ended up with a shaft +0.5 .... which could explain the occasional topped shot along with 5.5 Rifle shafts (i hit the ball high and these appear to keep it on a lower trajectory with a lower spin rate and so adding distance). Why the 200? Simply the level of forgiveness it provides is unbelievable and provided me with great confidence. I am still playing them in but I think they will be with me for some time to come!!!!
The important thing is to
1. Listen to the advice of the experts
2. Be open minded in your choice of clubs. I am currently playing off 16 and already with the 200's after 2wks I can see the difference and I've set myself the goal of 12/13 by the end of the year.
3. Take your own 6 iron with you to compare
Whilst clubs and shop have their own fitting centres not many will have such a wide selection of shaft, loft and lie options....and the great thing is that its free which is another plus for Mizuno!